TIANJIN, April 7 (Xinhua) — North China’s Tianjin Port handled approximately 4.63 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers in the first three months of 2022, up 3.5 percent year on year.

The throughput figure marks a record high for the port compared to the same period in previous years, according to the port’s operator.

Despite negative impacts brought by the COVID-19 resurgence, the port has rolled out a series of prevention and control measures to safeguard smooth operation.

Meanwhile, it also launched a new direct sea route to Australia and new sea-rail transport services this year.

Ports are a barometer of economic development. Tianjin Port on the coast of the Bohai Sea is a pivotal shipping outlet for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.

The port in the Tianjin Municipality currently has more than 133 cargo routes, extending trade ties with more than 800 ports in over 200 countries and regions. ■

Artificial intelligence robots of transportation work at the Beijiang Port Area of Tianjin Port in north China’s Tianjin, April 9, 2022. North China’s Tianjin Port handled approximately 4.63 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers in the first three months of 2022, up 3.5 percent year on year.

The throughput figure marks a record high for the port compared to the same period in previous years, according to the port’s operator.

Despite negative impacts brought by the COVID-19 resurgence, the port has rolled out a series of prevention and control measures to safeguard smooth operation. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

Aerial photo taken on April 9, 2022 shows a view of the Beijiang Port Area of Tianjin Port in north China’s Tianjin. North China’s Tianjin Port handled approximately 4.63 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers in the first three months of 2022, up 3.5 percent year on year.

The throughput figure marks a record high for the port compared to the same period in previous years, according to the port’s operator.

Despite negative impacts brought by the COVID-19 resurgence, the port has rolled out a series of prevention and control measures to safeguard smooth operation. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

A container is loaded at the Beijiang Port Area of Tianjin Port in north China’s Tianjin, April 9, 2022. North China’s Tianjin Port handled approximately 4.63 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers in the first three months of 2022, up 3.5 percent year on year.

The throughput figure marks a record high for the port compared to the same period in previous years, according to the port’s operator.

Despite negative impacts brought by the COVID-19 resurgence, the port has rolled out a series of prevention and control measures to safeguard smooth operation. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

Aerial photo taken on April 9, 2022 shows a view of the Beijiang Port Area of Tianjin Port in north China’s Tianjin. North China’s Tianjin Port handled approximately 4.63 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers in the first three months of 2022, up 3.5 percent year on year.

The throughput figure marks a record high for the port compared to the same period in previous years, according to the port’s operator.

Despite negative impacts brought by the COVID-19 resurgence, the port has rolled out a series of prevention and control measures to safeguard smooth operation. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

A container is loaded at the Beijiang Port Area of Tianjin Port in north China’s Tianjin, April 9, 2022. North China’s Tianjin Port handled approximately 4.63 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers in the first three months of 2022, up 3.5 percent year on year.

The throughput figure marks a record high for the port compared to the same period in previous years, according to the port’s operator.

Despite negative impacts brought by the COVID-19 resurgence, the port has rolled out a series of prevention and control measures to safeguard smooth operation. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

Artificial intelligence robots of transportation and a smart twist lock station are seen at the Beijiang Port Area of Tianjin Port in north China’s Tianjin, April 9, 2022. North China’s Tianjin Port handled approximately 4.63 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers in the first three months of 2022, up 3.5 percent year on year.

The throughput figure marks a record high for the port compared to the same period in previous years, according to the port’s operator.

Despite negative impacts brought by the COVID-19 resurgence, the port has rolled out a series of prevention and control measures to safeguard smooth operation. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

Aerial photo taken on April 9, 2022 shows a view of the Beijiang Port Area of Tianjin Port in north China’s Tianjin. North China’s Tianjin Port handled approximately 4.63 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers in the first three months of 2022, up 3.5 percent year on year.

The throughput figure marks a record high for the port compared to the same period in previous years, according to the port’s operator.

Despite negative impacts brought by the COVID-19 resurgence, the port has rolled out a series of prevention and control measures to safeguard smooth operation.